Kymco Cruiser MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 355 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 38.3%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Kymco Cruiser MOT Reliability Overview
The Kymco Cruiser is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 355 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 61.7% and a failure rate of 38.3%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Kymco Cruiser earns a "Average" reliability rating. The average Kymco Cruiser presents for MOT with approximately 15,901 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2005 models achieve the highest pass rate at 64.1%, while 2006 models have the lowest at 50.0%. This 14.1 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Kymco Cruiser is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 41.7% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle steering and suspension at 25.1%. Motorcycle tyres and wheels rounds out the top three at 16.3%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 49.9% | 177 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 33.0% | 117 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 16.9% | 60 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Drive System | 16.6% | 59 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Brakes | 15.2% | 54 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 6.8% | 24 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 4.8% | 17 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 3.1% | 11 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 2.8% | 10 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 2.3% | 8 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 1.7% | 6 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Steering | 1.4% | 5 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Suspension | 0.8% | 3 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.8% | 3 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Wheels | 0.6% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 15,901 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 31.36 | 49.9% | 177 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 20.73 | 33.0% | 117 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 10.63 | 16.9% | 60 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 10.45 | 16.6% | 59 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 9.57 | 15.2% | 54 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 4.25 | 6.8% | 24 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 3.01 | 4.8% | 17 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 1.95 | 3.1% | 11 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 1.77 | 2.8% | 10 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 1.42 | 2.3% | 8 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 1.06 | 1.7% | 6 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.89 | 1.4% | 5 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.53 | 0.8% | 3 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.53 | 0.8% | 3 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 0.35 | 0.6% | 2 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Kymco Cruiser has 15,901 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Kymco Cruiser has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 24.09% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Kymco Cruiser MOT Data
The Kymco Cruiser is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 355 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 61.7% and a failure rate of 38.3%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Kymco Cruiser owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle steering and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Cruiser is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 41.7% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 41.7% of MOT failures on the Kymco Cruiser. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 25.1% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 25.1% of MOT failures on the Kymco Cruiser. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 16.3% of failures
Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 16.3% of MOT failures on the Kymco Cruiser. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Kymco Cruiser?
Based on 355 MOT tests in our database, the Kymco Cruiser has an overall pass rate of 61.7% (38.3% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kymco Cruiser?
The top 3 reasons a Kymco Cruiser fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (41.7%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (25.1%), 3. Motorcycle tyres and wheels (16.3%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Kymco Cruiser reliable?
With a 38.3% MOT failure rate, the Cruiser is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Kymco Cruiser?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (41.7%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (25.1%); Motorcycle tyres and wheels (16.3%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.